UNDP Waste Management Research Consultant Jobs in Nigeria

UNDP Waste Management Research Consultant Jobs in Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities

The IC will undertake the following tasks:

Conduct research and produce a report detailing waste disposal mechanisms from labs to waste management plants in three target States including an assessment of the scope of the health waste problem as it relates to COVID-19.

The IC will conduct a comprehensive research of the waste management system and infrastructure from labs to waste management plants in the three States identified above.

The research will also assess the scope of the health waste problem resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The IC will also develop survey tools and implement them as part of the research methodology.

The IC will undertake primary and secondary data collection, including background research of plant locations as well as interviews (representative sample) with plant managers to collect key indicators as well as to identify specific challenges and potential/emerging health waste risks and existing response capacities in context of COVID-19. Based on the research and primary data collected, the IC will produce a report that details the waste management procedure from labs to waste management plants as well as an analysis of the key indicators, potential areas of risks bought about by COVID-19 related waste as well as recommendations on how to mitigate the identified risks.

Develop a database of waste management plants and their locations in Lagos, Kano and Jos. Through research and interviews with plant managers stated above, the IC will collate a database that includes geocoordinates of plant locations as well as a compiling and calculation of key performance indicators including, but not limited to those related to personnel, physical, operational, environmental and financial indicators. In addition to indicators for instance, daily load, discharge efficiency, percentage of hazardous waste processed, pollution and emission indicators, the IC will include challenges faced by the plant.

The indicators should also reflect COVID-19 specific waste management indicators and challenges.

Expected Outcome/ Deliverables

The Consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

A report detailing the waste disposal mechanisms from labs to waste management plants in three target states.

A dataset of waste management plants, including locations, key performance indicators, method of disposal of COVID-19 related waste to monitor emerging

health waste risks and existing response capacities in selected states in the context of COVID-19 Response

The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the UNDP Nigeria Environment and Energy team lead.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience in conducting quantitative research, including gathering of primary data and analysis thereof;

Strong understanding of the waste management system and infrastructure in Nigeria;

Previous research or practical experience in the waste management sector in the country;

Proven experience writing procedure documents and analysis reports for an international audience;

Excellent command of English

Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Treats all people fairly without favouritism

Ability to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team

Ability to produce high-quality research work under pressure of tight schedules and timelines.

Selection Criteria

Master's Degree or equivalent in Industrial Chemical, Engineering, Environment Sustainability - 25 points

At least 5 years proven experience conducting primary research, including quantitative research as well as in the area of waste management or a closely related field – 45 points

Proven experience in collecting, analysing and reporting using primary data– 30 points

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Waste Management Research Consultant Jobs in Nigeria


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